We ship wine to the following states:
×
We ship wine to the following states:
We’re sorry…
Currently, we cannot ship wine to Alaska Provide your email address and we will notify you when that changes.
Spiced Rice & Bean Enchiladas
with Sweet Peppers & Queso Blanco
-
Time55 min
-
Servings4
-
NutritionEst. 640 calories
These Southwestern-style enchiladas are filled with sweet peppers and onion, pinto beans, and Mexican-spiced rice. We’re topping them off with two cheeses: Monterey Jack, which melts in the oven, and queso blanco just before serving.
Get Cooking
fresh
ingredients
Title
- 8 Flour Tortillas
- ½ lb Sweet Peppers
- 1 Yellow Onion
- ½ cup Jasmine Rice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Lime
- 1 15.5-Ounce Can Pinto Beans
-
½ cup Sour Cream Or Mexican Crema
-
2 oz Queso Blanco
- 2 oz Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 Tbsp Mexican Spice Blend (Ancho Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, & Dried Mexican Oregano)
- 1 15-Ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
tried-and-true
kitchen tools
time-saving
tips & techniques
step-by-step
instructions
1
Cook the rice:
Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a medium pot, combine the rice, half the spice blend, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 12 to 14 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.
2
Prepare the ingredients:
While the rice cooks, wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers; remove and discard the cores, then thinly slice lengthwise. Drain and rinse the beans. Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Grate the Monterey Jack cheese on the large side of a box grater. Grate the queso blanco on the small side of a box grater. Quarter the lime. In a bowl, combine half the sour cream or crema and the juice of 1 lime wedge. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Cook the vegetables & make the filling:
In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced onion and peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 6 to 7 minutes, or until softened. Add the beans; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined. Transfer to the pot of cooked rice. Stir in the remaining sour cream or crema and the juice of the remaining lime wedges. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Wipe out the pan used to cook the vegetables.
4
Make the sauce:
In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly softened and fragrant. Add the tomatoes (carefully, as the liquid may splatter) and remaining spice blend; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat; season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Assemble the enchiladas:
Spread about 1/3 of the sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Place the tortillas on a work surface. Divide the filling among the tortillas; tightly roll up each tortilla around the filling. Carefully transfer to the baking dish in an even layer, seam side down. Evenly top with the remaining sauce and grated Monterey Jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Bake the enchiladas & serve your dish:
Bake the enchiladas 9 to 11 minutes, or until lightly browned and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and immediately top with the grated queso blanco. Let stand at least 2 minutes before serving. Serve the enchiladas with the lime sour cream or crema. Enjoy!
1
Cook the rice:
Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a medium pot, combine the rice, half the spice blend, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 12 to 14 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.
2
Prepare the ingredients:
While the rice cooks, wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers; remove and discard the cores, then thinly slice lengthwise. Drain and rinse the beans. Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Grate the Monterey Jack cheese on the large side of a box grater. Grate the queso blanco on the small side of a box grater. Quarter the lime. In a bowl, combine half the sour cream or crema and the juice of 1 lime wedge. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Cook the vegetables & make the filling:
In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced onion and peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 6 to 7 minutes, or until softened. Add the beans; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined. Transfer to the pot of cooked rice. Stir in the remaining sour cream or crema and the juice of the remaining lime wedges. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Wipe out the pan used to cook the vegetables.
4
Make the sauce:
In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly softened and fragrant. Add the tomatoes (carefully, as the liquid may splatter) and remaining spice blend; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat; season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Assemble the enchiladas:
Spread about 1/3 of the sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Place the tortillas on a work surface. Divide the filling among the tortillas; tightly roll up each tortilla around the filling. Carefully transfer to the baking dish in an even layer, seam side down. Evenly top with the remaining sauce and grated Monterey Jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Bake the enchiladas & serve your dish:
Bake the enchiladas 9 to 11 minutes, or until lightly browned and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and immediately top with the grated queso blanco. Let stand at least 2 minutes before serving. Serve the enchiladas with the lime sour cream or crema. Enjoy!
Tips from Home Chefs
About Blue Apron
Blue Apron delivers original, step-by-step recipes and fresh ingredients to customers nationwide. Our menus change every week, so with each delivery you learn to cook inventive new dishes with seasonal ingredients. By letting us source these hard-to-find ingredients for you, you'll get food that is fresher and cheaper than you can get at your local supermarket, and there's no waste because we only send you what you need for each recipe.
We named our company “Blue Apron” because chefs around the world wear blue aprons when they're learning to cook, and it has become a symbol of lifelong learning in cooking. We believe you're never done learning in the kitchen, so we design our menus to ensure you're always learning new cooking techniques, trying new cuisines, and using unique ingredients.
Blue Apron is a weekly subscription service with no commitment - you can skip a week or cancel at any time with a week's notice. We can't wait to cook with you!
Get This Recipe Delivered